Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property _ Course Introduction.
What are Rights?.
Growth of Intellectual Property.
The Origin of Intellectual Property part 2.
Rights Granted by IP.
Kinds of IPRs and their Duration.
Defining IPR.
Characteristics of IP.
Meaning of Intellectual in IPR.
What is Property in IPR?.
An Introduction to Intellectual Property.
The Origin of Intellectual Property.
Learning Intellectual Property.
Week 1 summary.
Definition of Start-up.
Novartis Case.
Novartis Standard.
Policy Challenges in an Intangible Economy.
The traits Intangibility.
Intangible Economy.
To file or not to file a patent.
When and how to file a patent.
Requirements of a Patent Application.
Who can apply for a patent.
Types of Patent Aapplication.
Mercedes Benz TV Commercial Patents.
Patent Prosecution: Publication, Examination, Grant - Part 1.
Patent Prosecution: Publication, Examination, Grant  - Part 2.
Rights, Assignment and Licenses - Part 1.
Rights, Assignment and Licenses - Part 2.
Opposition to Patents.
Infringement of Patent.
Defences to Patent Infringement.
Intellectual Property Appellate Board.
Declaratory Suits.
Limitations of Patent Rights - Compulsory License.
Limitations of Patent Rights - Govt Use.
Trade Marks.
Case Study - Frozen Desserts.
Amul Advertisement.
Kwality Wall’s Advertisement.
International Arrangements.
Trademarks in India.
What can be protected?.
Registration of Trade Mark.
Rights and Defences.
Introduction to Copyright.
Origin and Evolution of Copyright.
Copyright in India.
Criteria of Protection.
Subject matter.
Rights and Infringement.
Educational Exceptions.
Confidential Information Introduction.
Confidential Information Requirements.
Geographical Indications.
Designs.
Enforcement of IP.
Infringement.
Remedies.
Alternate Dispute Resolution.
Compulsory Licenses.
Managing IP.
Case Study Dolby.
Case Study Disney.
Case Study AstraZeneca.
IP and Competition.
Valuing IP.
Universities and IP.
Publish or Patent.
Managing IP at Universities.
Indian Universities and Patents.
IP in Creative and Entertainment Industries.
Piracy in the Film Industry.
Government's Role in Fostering IP System.
Teaching Intellectual Property.
Q and A Discussion.